Buyer
Arvika, SE, 671 30
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
About the job
Are you our next Buyer who wants to make a difference in Volvo Construction Equipment Arvika? Do you want to combine business acumen with technical understanding and help shape the future of purchasing? As a Buyer with us, you will play a key role in driving negotiations, developing supplier relationships, and contributing to efficient and sustainable purchasing processes – in close collaboration with both production and global colleagues.
About us
In Arvika, we are a dedicated team working closely with production and our international network. We value collaboration, openness, and a culture where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Here, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, grow your competence, and be part of an exciting journey toward a more sustainable and efficient future. We build the world we want to live in.
About the role
As a Buyer, you will:
- Ensure deliveries of materials and components to product projects
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Participate in negotiations and contribute to cost efficiency and value creation
- Support projects with sourcing of new parts
- Drive improvements within purchasing processes and sustainability
You will have a broad network both internally and externally, and English will be a natural part of your daily work.
This position is located in Arvika, where you’ll work hands-on with colleagues across departments and you are expected to work on-site.
You can also expect some travel, giving you the opportunity to strengthen supplier relations and connect with our global network.
Who are you?
We are curious to get to know you! We believe you :
- Are driven and take initiative – you turn ideas into actions and deliver on your commitments
- Are goal-oriented, well-organized, and have good technical understanding
- Are an open-minded and communicative team player who enjoys collaboration
- Embrace change and see new challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
Requirements:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or economics or equivalent relevant experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and/or supply chain, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation and communication skill, with the ability to build and maintain long-term supplier relationships
- Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
- General technical understanding and interest
If you have knowledge of SAP and Windchill, we consider it an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
With us, you will get:
- A stimulating role with international contacts
- The opportunity to influence, grow and develop in your position
- A work environment that values collaboration, openness and work-life balance
- Colleagues who support and inspire each other
Ready for the next move?
Are we a perfect match?
We look forward to receiving your application! Submit your application as soon as possible. We will be conducting interviews throughout the recruitment period, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
If you have any questions, you are warmly welcome to contact me, Henrik Wadman at henrik.wadman@volvo.com
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.